Category: DECISIONS
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MAKING MY PEACE … with choosing what colour to wear
MAKING MY PEACE … with choosing what colour to wear Some mornings the world outside already seems to have chosen a colour. Grey sky. Grey streets. Grey thoughts. I am wearing a grey sweater. Then something happens. I reach for a blue sweater instead. Or a warm camel scarf and not the black one. And…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with gaining ground in 2026
MAKING MY PEACE … with gaining ground in 2026 A Meditation for 2026 Today I sat in meditation, slowing my breath, imagining what 2026 will mean for me.
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MAKING MY PEACE … with AI in the workplace
MAKING MY PEACE … with AI in the workplace … Breaking Through Self-Doubt in the Age of AI – for the anxious but hopeful … Artificial Intelligence in the workplace is the current topic of conversation in my sphere and many people are not comfortable with it. Tom Booly’s 2025 book Breaking Through Self-Doubt in the Age…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with clothes as a litmus test for exhaustion
MAKING MY PEACE … with clothes as a litmus test for exhaustion “When style disappears, it doesn’t mean freedom. It means something inside has shut down. Neglecting your appearance isn’t about clothes. It’s the last phase of a deeper crisis – the litmus test that something in you has stopped reaching for life … the silent…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with not carrying the load alone – like ants !
MAKING MY PEACE … with not carrying the load alone – like ants ! On some days, life can feel heavy. Challenges pile up, and we may wonder if we’re carrying too much alone. But nature, as it so often does, has lesson for us. In this case, the lesson is from a small but mighty…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with the power of hope
MAKING MY PEACE … with the power of hope When life feels like “all attempts have failed” and you’re losing ground and losing yourself or most or yourself, the story is not over yet. I was listening to Switchfoot’s song “Yet” from the 2009 Hello Hurricane album and felt an instant hit of hope. Particularly because the…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with beating burnout
MAKING MY PEACE … with beating burnout … back to joy by re-balancing work and life … Burnout isn’t just tiredness or exhaustion. It’s a slow erosion of personal spark, clarity, and joy. Kamal Pathak’s Beat the Burnout Trap (2024) reminds us that healing doesn’t begin with massive changes, but with small, kind ones. He provides quick and practical tips to beat burnout, such as…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with the labyrinth of contemplation
MAKING MY PEACE … with the labyrinth of contemplation … finding stillness on the spiral Labyrinth Hill … Labyrinths have existed for thousands of years across many cultures, from stone pathways in ancient Crete to the medieval floor maze at Chartres Cathedral in France, about 80 kms (50 miles) southwest of Paris. Unlike mazes, which…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with the tipping point between reflecting and over-thinking
MAKING MY PEACE … with the tipping point between reflecting and over-thinking Reflection can be a powerful tool for personal growth. But sometimes, that quiet reflection about a specific situation or problem – when we reflect and reflect and reflect – becomes over-thinking and over-analysing. It becomes a mental spiral that leaves us drained rather than enlightened. What is the difference between…
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MAKING MY PEACE … with getting lost
MAKING MY PEACE … with getting lost Why do some people have a better sense of direction than others? Have you ever noticed how some people instinctively find their way, while others struggle to navigate even the simplest routes? I often roam my city, sometimes getting lost – yet I keep meandering until I recognize…